Soldier Soldier (1991-97)
Starring in the seven series long 1990s production, Green portrayed Dave Tucker. Set against the backdrop of post-Cold War Britain, it followed ‘A’ company, a regiment of soldiers in the fictional 1st Battalion King's Fusiliers. Alongside Jerome Flynn as Lance Corporal Paddy Garvey the two formed a much-loved double act - including a musical turn as frontmen of ‘The Unrighteous Brothers’ which propelled them further into fame, gaining Green several number one singles and solid status as a teen heartthrob.
Grantchester (2014)
Green has starred in all 9 series of the ITV detective drama as the aptly named DI Geordie Keating. Set in 1950s Cambridgeshire the Newcastle native solves all manner of crimes with the help of various clergymen sidekicks. Through these unlikely friendships his gruff manner is gently scrubbed away over the years as he tries to balance family life with enforcing law and seeking justice, even when his own morals contradict them.
Special mention - ‘Metro Watch’:
Thought to be his first ever screen debut, Green starred as a Metro driver in this 1987 advert. The 16 minute long feature promoted ‘Metro Watch’, a scheme not unlike the posters we still see today, aimed at tackling antisocial behaviour on the transport system. If you’ve never heard of this before, it's because the only tape recording mysteriously went missing - never to see the light of day again - before miraculously (and somewhat randomly) reappearing online in 2015. Some may say it’s now a valuable artefact…
Green also presents and produces a number of programmes showcasing our wonderful North East, shining the spotlight on its hidden gems with two seasons of Weekend Escapes in which he explores the region, introducing its sites to friends - some of whom you may recognise from his previous projects. He also took part in the infamous 200 mile coast-to-coast walk, with cameras following him in the North East segment, spending time at heritage site, Hadrian’s Wall.
Green is a proud North East native, and the perfect person to wrap up Actor Spotlight this year.